Janna lived a full life in her short 49 yrs. She competed in Special Olympics at local and regional events for 15 plus years. Janna worked at North Shores in San Diego as well as the ARC of North County. She loved volunteering and recently was recognized as an outstanding volunteer for the San Marcos Senior center. Janna also volunteered for Brother Beno’s in Oceanside, and Carlsbad Animal Shelter.
Janna loved family and especially enjoyed weekends together with her niece Jennifer, shopping, getting manicures, and dining out. Janna was known by many as a “Fashionista”, and loved dressing up. Janna made friends easily and never met a stranger.
Janna was a good traveler. She visited Australia, China, Las Vegas, and enjoyed going on an Alaskan cruise.
Janna was preceded in death by her parents George and Donalee Pierce.
Janna is survived by 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Ray Pierce of Santee, Bob Walke of Flowermound, Texas and Darrick Pierce of San Diego. Sisters, Shelley DeJong of Kiowa CO, Sue Long of San Diego and Georgann Brandenburg of Del Cerro. Janna also leaves behind 5 nieces 2 nephews and 3 great nephews.
Family is requesting donations be made in Janna’s name to The ARC of North County in lieu of flowers.
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